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BREAKING: 5 Soldiers Confirmed Dead In NAF Helicopter Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released a Press Statement disclosing the loss of the lives of some of the Soldiers of the 145 Battalion Troops in Damasak, Borno State.
The deceased personnel, whose remains have been recovered to Maiduguri, are:
Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command.
Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot.
Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician.
Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner.
Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner.
These gallant fallen heroes made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our Fatherland, for which the NAF, and indeed the entire Nation, owes them an unending debt of gratitude.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on behalf all officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff of the NAF, commiserates with the families of the 5 fallen heroes and prays that the Almighty grants their souls peaceful repose.
The CAS was in Maiduguri today, 3 January 2019, to convey the condolences of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammed Buhari, to personnel of the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE over the unfortunate loss.
While in Maiduguri, the CAS also received a condolence visit from the Chief of Army Staff, Lietenant General Tukur Buratai.
The NAF appreciated the overwhelming support shown by the general public to the Service over the sad incident.
We continue to solicit your understanding and support as we daily strive to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.
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January 4, 2019 at 10:07 am
May Their Souls Rest in Peace. the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammed Buhari do something our men and women are dying like dog even dogs don’t die they way our solders are dying. it in your hand the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammed Buhari to end all this killing. i could remember whey you are asking Nigerians to vote in the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammed Buhari you are busy accusing former President J .E . Goodluck sponsoring Boko Haram.